2005 Vauxhall Tigra 1.2L Diesel · SA05 OTT
2005 Vauxhall Tigra (1.2L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 110,564 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL TIGRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA05 OTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2025
- 110,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA05 OTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Tigra (SA05 OTT) between October 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi (1.1.11 (c))”; “Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SA05 OTT Mileage History
- 05/10/2022103,554 mi
- 16/11/2023107,635 mi+4,081 mi
- 16/11/2023107,635 mi
- 04/04/2025110,542 mi+2,907 mi
- 11/04/2025110,564 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly 2,786 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Tigra
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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